SMU’s annual A Night at the Club drew curious and excited students to Armstrong Fieldhouse on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Hosted by the Student Affairs Office, the event featured a photo booth, sliders from Savy Sliders and rows of student booths for attendees to explore.

The event is designed to help new students discover clubs that match their niche interests while giving them a chance to relax after the first weeks of classes.

Alina Muñoz, a senior and founder of SMU’s First Generation MD club, said she was eager to spread the word about her organization.

“We are a new organization on campus, and we were recently chartered as of last year,” Muñoz said. “Right now, we are on our probation period that is required by SMU, and we are looking for new members.”

First Gen MD, which began last year, currently has a total of 60 members. Its mission is to connect first-generation students interested in the medical field with doctors and medical students, fostering mentorship and community.

The club will meet every other Thursday starting Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Across the Fieldhouse, Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity’s black and purple display stood out.
After having experienced two years of inactivity, the fraternity was revived last fall by Caleb Garcia, its president and his brothers.

“We currently have six active members,” Garcia said. “We’re hoping to expand, and we will be doing recruitment this year.”

Sigma Lambda Beta, along with three other multicultural Greek organizations, will host its signature showcase event on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom.

Among the never-ending aisles of organizations, SMU Lyle’s Mustang Rocketry Club caught the attention of many.

Their table, adorned with three real rockets, quickly drew interest from curious students looking for hands-on, high-energy activity.

“We’re Mustang Rocketry, and we build and launch rockets,” said Hamza Haque, a sophomore studying mechanical engineering.

With just five active members, the group welcomes anyone interested in building and launching rockets.

Joshua Rivera, a sophomore mechanical engineering major, highlighted their need for growth.

“We’re trying to grow to at least 15 to 20 active members,” Rivera said.

Mustang Rocketry meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Embrey Building.

Among the new organizations, Mustang Market also stood out with its focus on sustainability and wellness.

Elaine Ardo, a junior double majoring in biochemistry and psychology and founder of the club, explained the mission.

“We’re trying to bring a farmers market vibe to campus by encouraging healthy eating, sustainable habits, and community,” Ardo said.

The group was chartered last December after a year as a non-chartered organization.

Mustang Market meets every other Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Hughes-Trigg 121.

With clubs ranging from medical mentorship and multicultural Greek life to rocketry and sustainable food, A Night at the Club offered SMU students a wide array of ways to get involved and foster lasting community connections.